# Kathy Ferguson
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Kathy E. Ferguson is an American author, political theorist, educator, and Fulbright Grant recipient. She is professor of political science and women's studies at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
In 2009, the American Political Science Association recognized Ferguson for her research in the field of feminist political theory.
549 – Getting Feedback On Your Writing
You’ve finished a draft. Now what? Oh right, you have to show it to other people. If that thought made you groan, we sympathize. Getting other people’s feedback is often a real challenge, and once you have the feedback, what are you supposed to do with it? We have some thoughts on all that, and wit…
548 – Jim C. Hines’s Authorial Journey
This week we have the pleasure of talking to a prolific author with lots of speculative fiction under his belt! That’s right, Jim C. Hines joins us to discuss his career and journey, from the early attempts at a magnum opus, all the way to his latest book about kite fighting in a world of eternal w…
545 – Middle Book Problems
It’s not the beginning or the end, not the first or last book. But rather, the book in the middle. Usually, this means book two in a traditional trilogy, but it can refer to TV shows, movies, and any other type of story. Sometimes the middle story isn’t the second installment, but the third, fifth,…
598 – Structuring Horror
An exciting new horror story has come out, promising spooky monsters and exciting twists that will surely have a satisfying payoff. This week, we address some tricky questions about common pitfalls in horror. How do you resolve a conflict with an overwhelming force without seeming contrived? How do…
599 – Tech Levels
As everyone knows, everywhere in the world had exactly the same technology from 476 to 1453, which can be summed up as a “Medieval Tech Level.” Or, wait, maybe that’s not true at all. And maybe technology doesn’t advance along linear paths like we see in 4X strategy games. So, what even is a tech l…
601 – Crafting Nuanced Characters
Everyone likes to rave about nuanced characters, but what does it mean for a character to be nuanced? How do you show different sides of a character without being contradictory? Is a random assortment of subtextual details enough, or does it require a more targeted investment? In this episode, we d…
602 – Does Speculative Fiction Have a Canon?
Fantasy has plenty of cannons, and so does scifi, if we include beam weapons. But does either of them have a “canon?” The concept of a literary canon is squishy to begin with, and it is not the gold standard of quality the way some people insist, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. This week,…
603 – Common Beginning Mistakes
We all know how important it is to make a good first impression, but it can be a struggle to convey enough information in an opening scene without a confusing infodump. Not to mention, you need to set the right tone and keep things interesting or risk alienating your audience. This week, we discuss…
604 – Breaking the Fourth Wall
As writers, we spend a lot of time crafting our narration to feel natural and immersive. But what happens to that immersion when we break that illusion to address the audience directly? This week, we’re discussing fourth wall breaks: what they are, how they’re used, and why some feel like endearing…
605 – Copying Other Stories
These days, talk about copying stories is often related to LLMs and other slop generators, but did you know that writers can copy each other without any need for abominable intelligence? Sometimes, it’s not even a bad thing to do! But other times it is, and we’re gonna get to the bottom of it. Or a…
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